NV Penfolds Grandfather Tawny

[Alex Bridgeman]

This was very sweet, very sticky and over-priced. While it was reasonably pleasant, I avoided any chance of a second glass at any point in my visit to Oz.

I don't recommend this to a lover of Vintage Port.

[Glenn E.]

It is, however, a nice dessert wine.

I have found numerous Aussie "ports" that are dreadful when consumed as Port, but are in fact quite decent dessert wines if you consume them as such.

[Alex Bridgeman]

I've had several different dessert wines while out here, mostly botrytised semillion or riesling. I love dessert wines, but I have to say that I'll probably not try Penfold's Grandfather again - partly because they're difficult to get hold of in the UK and partly because I'm just not used to them.

But that is a purely personal thing. I'm not saying you're wrong, just the Grandfather Tawny wasn't what my palate is used to.

[benread]

Did you come across the "Benjamin" tawny? It really does exist and I am keen to try!

My expectations are not high given it is part of the Fosters stable and retails for about AUD20 or less I think!

[Alex Bridgeman]

Sadly, I didn't come across the Benjamin Tawny. After my experience with the Grandfather, I avoided Aussie ports and instead enjoyed some very nice botrytis dessert wines.

Alex